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A monkey cup? At least this is what the MET calls it (I did not cheat! I just used the resources available to me, besides I like visiting the MET online)

http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp

Regards- Byron
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Hello-

From what I can see (not very well) it could be prill (could you take another picture without the flash?). Either way... if it is than it should be marked with this wonderful sites logo "925" or "sterling", if not it is a lovely piece of silverplate.

Regards-

Byron

Hi Louis-

The mark looks sort of Japanese to me (just my opinion) can you post a picture of the item and any other hallmarks?

Byron

Hi Robert-

I have no answers for you, however I am curious as to why you state that it is Egyptian? The bracelet appears to be very well made and is very attractive with from what I can see a very nice piece of turquoise; are you sure it is not Iranian?

Best wishes-

Byron

Wow... this should have been a what is it thread, I have never seen anything like it. Now that you guys ruined it for me ;-) I find it very interesting. I would agree with Trev, for an officer any comfort of home would be important, even if it had a dual purpose and an officer would be one of the on...

Hi Sebastiano-

I would be willing to bet your English is better than most of everyone else heres Italian. You have some very interesting and fun pieces, thank you for sharing them.

Best Wishes-

Byron
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I do not know for sure but is there not also a time frame for when they would have stamped it "Germany"?

Regards-

Byron

Hello Gardoni- I believe your question is in regards to whether your item is sterling silver? the answer is yes (at least according to the guarantee mark which is the lion). See here: http://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; All the marks seem to be a...

Hi Judhael-

Your cup looks very old, are you sure that it is silver? For some reason it feels like pewter to me. Not that I care, I believe art is art and smithing is smithing no matter what income level the artist was working in.

Hi Miles-

No sorry, I do not know the maker BC. I would have to think that judging by the age of the rests that whoever it was is probably dead by now. ;-) (sorry... I could not resist).

Hello Brick- I believe that Frantz would be the retailer, the maker is Gorham as seen here: http://www.925-1000.com/Gorham_Date_Code.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I think the pattern is "Chantilly" (your picture is the back side) but this cool site shows it here: http...

I do not know the size of the item... but could it be a relish serving container?

I guess I do not understand why the items monetary value should distract from the items artistic value, you own it do what you want with it I guess, just my humble opinion is all. :-)

Hello Rob-

I have no answer for you, rather a question. Is the picture etched silver? it is beautiful...

Regards-

Byron

I think it is a tongue depressor (measurer) used by a doctor of speach therapy. ;-)
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Once I clicked on the picture again I was able to see the story, of battles, honor and peace. Very interesting item, I wonder to whom it applies?

Byron

Hello Aspire-

Perhaps a coaster?
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Hi Fortunata-

I have a question... what the heck is it for? as far as pseudo marks... here is a link to a wonderfull site that explains them.

http://www.925-1000.com/silverglossary4.html

Best wishes- Byron

Hi Buff- Here is a great article found here on this site for caring for your silver items: http://www.925-1000.com/aPolish.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I hope you do not ruin what you have, the persons that have answered your post so far have alot of knowledge that I would tak...

Hi David-

Hard to see, but it looks like the French Boars head. See "Small guarntee" 1838 to present here:

http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html

What do you think?